Crowds line up around the Elephants exhibit at The San Antonio Zoo, which is drawing large crowds over Spring Break. Thursday, March 17, 2016.

Crowds line up around the Elephants exhibit at The San Antonio Zoo, which is drawing large crowds over Spring Break. Thursday, March 17, 2016.

Photo: Bob Owen, Staff / San Antonio Express-News

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San Antonio Zoo animal care specialist Angela Garza (center) talks with visitors about hippopotami Tumbo (left) and Uma, during a feeding, Monday June 13, 2016 at the zoo.

San Antonio Zoo animal care specialist Angela Garza (center) talks with visitors about hippopotami Tumbo (left) and Uma, during a feeding, Monday June 13, 2016 at the zoo.

Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, Staff / San Antonio Express-News

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Uma a female hippopotamus waits for food Monday June 13, 2016 at the San Antonio Zoo.

Uma a female hippopotamus waits for food Monday June 13, 2016 at the San Antonio Zoo.

Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, Staff / San Antonio Express-News

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Bashir Mohamud and his son Hamza Mohamud visit the San Antonio Zoo in San Antonio, Texas on November 11, 2016. Hamza was born with a congenital heart defect; however, his family could not access the medical care and surgery he required in their home country of Kenya. Hamza was referred to HeartGift by a physician in Kenya. He and his father were brought to San Antonio so Dr. Adil Husain could perform the procedure. less

Bashir Mohamud and his son Hamza Mohamud visit the San Antonio Zoo in San Antonio, Texas on November 11, 2016. Hamza was born with a congenital heart defect; however, his family could not access the medical ... more

Photo: Carolyn Van Houten / Carolyn Van Houten

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Bashir Mohamud and his son Hamza Mohamud feed Alan the giraffe during a visit to the San Antonio Zoo in San Antonio, Texas on November 11, 2016. Hamza was born with a congenital heart defect; however, his family could not access the medical care and surgery he required in their home country of Kenya. Hamza was referred to HeartGift by a physician in Kenya. He and his father were brought to San Antonio so Dr. Adil Husain could perform the procedure. less

Bashir Mohamud and his son Hamza Mohamud feed Alan the giraffe during a visit to the San Antonio Zoo in San Antonio, Texas on November 11, 2016. Hamza was born with a congenital heart defect; however, his ... more

Photo: Carolyn Van Houten / Carolyn Van Houten

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Surrounded by San Antonio Zoo staff members, CEO and executive director of the San Antonio Zoo, Tim Morrow, and president and CEO of American Humane, Robin Ganzert, hold the Humane Certified certificate of approval awarded to the zoo by the animal welfare organization. less

Surrounded by San Antonio Zoo staff members, CEO and executive director of the San Antonio Zoo, Tim Morrow, and president and CEO of American Humane, Robin Ganzert, hold the Humane Certified certificate of ... more

Photo: Courtesy Photo / San Antonio Zoo

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San Antonio Zoo wins national award

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The animal welfare organization American Humane awarded the San Antonio Zoo its seal of approval Friday for demonstrating a commitment to the highest standards of animal care.

Tim Morrow, the zoo’s CEO and executive director, said the recognition lends more credibility to efforts by the entire zoo.

“The end result is a group of individuals who are both passionate about and committed to securing a future for wildlife,” he said.